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FG03 DXC

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

63,222 mi
Last recorded63,222 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 DXC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 63,222 miles

Exhaust rear mounting deteriorated but exhaust secure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 6 Mar 2018 63,221 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rear mounting deteriorated but exhaust secure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Mar 2017 50,459 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 44,587 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 44,568 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 39,110 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 34,316 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 34,314 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 29,637 miles

some front brake imbalance

Pass 16 Apr 2012 25,809 miles

scratch on o/s of windscreen.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 22,414 miles

o/s of windscreen scratched.

Fail 12 Apr 2011 22,412 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

o/s of windscreen scratched.

Pass 27 Mar 2010 19,673 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 19,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 15,603 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 13,279 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 11,031 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 9,277 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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FG03 DXC is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 61,361 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG03 DXC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FG03 DXC registered?

FG03 DXC is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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